Lukas blogged this morning that ESPN's column last week on MLB's new batting practice caps "generated so much controversy and backlash that the team may end up switching to another cap logo. "If that happens," writes Lukas, "expect MLB to issue lots of revisionist-history talking points about how the Indian design was just 'one option we were exploring' and that it was 'in development but never finalized' and that the Braves simply 'opted to go in another direction' or some such.'"

The logo was part of the team's uniform from 1967 to 1989.

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution tweeted this from a Braves official: "We will respond w/a statement when/if caps are officially released by MLB. Before then any statements will come from MLB."

Teams using Native American mascots and nicknames continue to face scrutiny, particularly the Cleveland Indians hats that feature Chief Wahoo.